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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.54, 1,255.91 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.54, 1,255.91 and 289.17 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.54 : 1,255.91 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.54/1,255.91 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.54x = 1,255.91 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.54x = 363,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,170.05/837.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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